New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 638: Relates to reimbursement of non-public and private schools where COVID testing is being mandated
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 638 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to reimbursement of non-public and private schools where COVID testing is being mandated. Primary sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state to reimburse non-public and private schools for the cost of testing where COVID-19 testing is being mandated by the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hevesi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Simcha Eichenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION